Nazarbayev held several bilateral meetings at Akorda
The President's press service reports.
N.Nazarbayev met with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
The Iranian president thanked N.Nazarbayev and the Kazakhstani people for a warm reception.
"Our meeting was held in a friendly atmosphere and was of constructive character," M.Ahmadinejad said to journalists.
At the meeting various aspects of bilateral partnership as well as the matters of the regional and international agenda were discussed.
"This year we mark the 10th anniversary of the SCO. I hope that all relevant problems will be considered within the Summit. Great potential of the SCO member states allows the organization to solve any problems," he noted.
"My visit is being held in the year of the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence. I am convinced that thanks to a will of the people and wise leadership of the President, your country will further demonstrate high dynamics of development," the Iranian President outlined.
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Head of State President Nursultan Nazarbayev has held talks with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Roza Otunbayeva.
The sides discussed the situation in the region, the matters of bilateral interaction as well as the SCO Summit's agenda.
"The SCO is an authoritative organization, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Kazakhstan, Russia and China - very dynamically emerging economies - are in its structure," R.Otunbayeva said to journalists.
"We are eagerly waiting for the Kazakh President's visit. We know, that Mr. N.Nazarbayev is aware of the situation in our country and pays great significance to cooperation with Kyrgyzstan," the Kyrgyz leader stressed.
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Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai.
They discussed the issues of further development of bilateral relations, the current situation in Afghanistan as well as prospects of its peaceful settlement.
"Over the past five years I am visiting your country for the fifth time. And every time I become a witness of intensive development of Kazakhstan thanks to far-sighted leadership of your leader Nursultan Nazarbayev. I would like to congratulate the Kazakhstani people and the President of the 20th anniversary of independence," Hamid Karzai said to journalists.
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Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has held a meeting with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.
The sides discussed the situation in the region, the matters of bilateral interaction as well as the SCO Summit's agenda.
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President Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari.
They discussed various aspects of regional security, further development of bilateral relations as well as relevant matters of the international agenda.
"I consider that the SCO is a great union. Pakistan wants to join it and hopes for support of all members of the organization. I am convinced that the SCO has great prospects," the Pakistani President stressed.
"This is my first visit to Kazakhstan as the President of Pakistan. I want to congratulate the Kazakhstani people and Nursultan Nazarbayev on the 20th anniversary of independence," he said.